Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
09/03/2026
Closing date
30/03/2026
Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant
London
£45,000 - £55,000
A highly respected environmental and ground investigation consultancy based in London is seeking a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant to join and strengthen its established ground investigation and remediation team. This is an excellent opportunity to take a technical lead on a diverse portfolio of ground-related projects across London and the wider South East, with genuine influence over project delivery and a clear pathway for career progression.
The Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will be offered:
* Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
* Professional development: Ongoing training with full support toward chartership
* Career progression
* Culture: Collaborative, technically focused working environment
* Networking: Opportunities to engage with industry bodies and professional networks
As a Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will:
* Plan, specify and manage Phase I, II and III site investigations
* Prepare and review technical reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies
* Oversee contaminated land investigations covering soil, groundwater, ground gas and waste
* Review project outputs to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
* Work closely with clients, contributing to business development, bidding and tendering
About the Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant selected
You will hold a BSc or MSc in an environmental or engineering-related discipline (such as geology, geoscience or earth sciences) and have substantial experience in contaminated land assessment, remediation and ground investigation.
You should be based in or near London, hold a full UK driving licence, have the right to work in the UK, and possess a valid CSCS card.
Chartered status, or demonstrable progress toward chartership, along with experience reviewing geotechnical work, will be highly advantageous.
We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.